What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Nurse Practitioner position at LifeCare Medical Center?
Highlights of your role:
The Nurse Practitioner will plan, direct, and evaluate resident and employee health care in ambulatory health services; examine and treat chronic and acute episodic illnesses, minor injuries, accidents, and other injuries/illnesses; performs selected laboratory testing; offer referrals to physicians, write prescriptions, and perform office procedures within the scope of expertise, protocols, and available equipment.
We invite you to join our team as we continue on our commitment of caring for generations.
Since 1915, LifeCare Medical Center has been dedicated to providing quality healthcare in our region. At LifeCare Medical Center, we value every person and take our patient’s healthcare needs seriously. Our employees are the foundation for our success. We’ve fostered a collaborative environment centered around compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. At LifeCare, you will have the opportunity to thrive in a life changing career, within a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and respect. As the third largest employer in Roseau County, LifeCare Medical Center is continually looking for motivated, dedicated, and compassionate leaders who are passionate about delivering the best in healthcare services. We are committed to our communities and take pride in our medical heritage.
Job Details:
Location: LifeCare Roseau Clinic
Shift: Days
Job Schedule: Days
Hours: varies
FTE: 1.0
Weekends: potential of occasional weekends
Holidays: potential
*Pay Range: Productivity incentives available
*It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and on several factors including relevant work experience, education, certification & licensure, and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees.
What you’ll get to do in this role:
Obtain patient’s medical history
Perform a physical examination and privileged procedures on patients and document findings in their medical record.
Diagnose and treat patients who are present for treatment.
Develop, implement, and evaluate the clinical collaborative practice agreements in the specific clinical area.
Prescribe or administer medication and IV Fluids where applicable.
Instruct for and evaluate laboratory and other diagnostic tests.
Perform health assessment of patients with primary, acute, and chronic health issues.
Refer patients to specialty services to foster continuity of care when necessary.
Instruct patients on selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultation, and laboratory examinations relevant to their case.
Deduce findings and plans of care in line with shared practice agreements and protocols in designated areas.
Educate and counsel patient and family members concerning health promotion, self-care skills, disease prevention, and treatment options in coordination with occupational therapists and other healthcare providers.
Partake in meetings and conferences that enhance an interdisciplinary approach to primary health care delivery.
Serve as an effective member on departmental and multidisciplinary committees which impact or determine policies affecting nursing practice.
Act as a health care advocate serving as a liaison officer between patients and the clients.
Identify quality improvement issues with respect to patient care and nursing practice standards and develop unit-based quality improvement programs.
Maintain a current level of knowledge relative to professional practice and partake in approved medical and nursing research studies.
Implement educational programs and act as a resource to staff.
Evaluate the cost effectiveness of services provided to patients.
Request diagnostic imaging and perform diagnostic studies such as lab tests and EKGs.
Performing procedures within scope of practice.
Request for physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other rehabilitation treatments where applicable.
You’re an excellent fit, if you have:
- Master's degree in a Nurse Practitioner program
- current active MN license to practice as an RN and a Nurse Practitioner
- National Board Certification in specialty area, ACLS certification, and prescriptive authority
- PALS, NRP, TNCC, and/or ATLS
- previous experience relevant to the area of clinical practice, inpatient and critical care experience
Benefits statement:
LifeCare Medical Center offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying employees. Depending upon eligibility, we offer a variety of benefits including health, dental, and life insurance. We also offer short and long-term disability, tuition assistance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and a generous time off package to help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The job summary and responsibilities listed above are designed to indicate the general nature of the work performed within this job. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
LifeCare Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)